The Kills
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The Kills is a garage Indie rock band. The duo has three albums namely Keep on Your Mean Side, No Wow and Midnight Boom. They were known for making a lot of home recordings where in their home, U.K.
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About
The Kills was just a garage rock duo by Alison “VV” Mosshart (vocals) and Jamie “Hotel” Hince (guitar) that started in 2000. Mosshart was part of a punk band based in Floride while Hince was a member of a rock band, Scarfo, in Britain. When both bands broke up the two decided to hook up. They got acquianted in a hotel when Hince was playing and Mosshart hear it from her room. The two just worked through air mail, sending tapes back and forth. Mosshart later on moved to London. The named themselves VV and Hotel. In 2001, they sent out demos to major labels. They signed in with Domino Records and released their debut album, the Black Rooster, followed by their debut in US under Dim Mak Records. The duo went on tour to promote their album. In 2005, they issued their follow-up album, No Wow. It was more in the punk influence. The single "The Good Ones" went in th UK Charts at #23. VV was featured on Brian Molko's "Meds".
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Top Heatseekers | Top Independent Albums | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No Wow | 18 | ||
| 2008 | Midnight Boom | 1 | 16 | 133 |
News
Tours & Concerts
Apr 24, 2008 - Soundhaus Northhampton N/A United Kingdom
Apr 25, 2008 - Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth N/A United Kingdom
Apr 26, 2008 - Trinity Arts Center Bristol N/A United Kingdom
Apr 30, 2008 - Paradise Rock Club Boston Massachusetts United States
May 01, 2008 - Webster Hall New York New York United States
May 02, 2008 - Black Cat Washington District of Columbia United States
May 03, 2008 - Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States
May 04, 2008 - Cabaret Music Hall Montreal Quebec Canada
May 06, 2008 - The Opera House Toronto Ontario Canada
May 07, 2008 - Magic Stick Detroit Michigan United States
May 08, 2008 - The Basement Columbus Ohio United States
May 09, 2008 - Metro - Smart Bar Chicago Illinois United States
May 10, 2008 - The Annex Madison Wisconsin United States
May 11, 2008 - Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis Minnesota United States
May 14, 2008 - Richard's On Richards Vancouver British Columbia Canada
May 15, 2008 - Neumo's Crystal Ball and Reading Room Seattle Washington United States
May 16, 2008 - Berbati's Pan Portland Oregon United States
May 17, 2008 - Slim's San Francisco California United States
May 19, 2008 - The Casbah San Diego California United States
May 21, 2008 - The El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles Los Angeles California United States
May 22, 2008 - Old Brickhouse Grill Phoenix Arizona United States
May 24, 2008 - The Parish Austin Texas United States
May 25, 2008 - House of Blues - Dallas - Cambridge Room Dallas Texas United States
May 27, 2008 - Mercy Lounge Nashville Tennessee United States
May 28, 2008 - EARL Atlanta Georgia United States
Jul 10, 2008 - Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux N/A Switzerland
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 2002 | Black Rooster | Domino | Keep on Your Mean Side |
| 2003 | Fried My Little Brains | Domino | Keep on Your Mean Side |
| 2003 | Pull a U | Domino | Keep on Your Mean Side |
| 2005 | Good Ones | Domino | No Wow |
| 2005 | Love Is A Deserter | Domino | No Wow |
| 2005 | No Wow | Domino | No Wow |
| 2008 | U.R.A. Fever | Domino | Midnight Boom |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- The duo met when Mosshart heard Hince practicing in the hotel room above hers, struck up a songwriting partnership.
Reviews
- The Kills has enchanting melodies both seductive and sweet. They have attitude and VV vocals just stand out. Their singles are soulful, sexy and groove. Mimi 12:00, 30 April 2008 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Indie Rock | Punk
